Finance Planning and Analysis Manager / Business Reporting Manager

Corporate

UGL provides engineering, construction, and maintenance services across industries including rail, transport, telecommunications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water, and defence in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced Finance Planning and Analysis Manager (Business Reporting Manager) to join our corporate finance team, based in North Sydney. Reporting to the EGM, Finance, this role is critical in annual budget consolidation and month-end and statutory reporting across 20 budget owners and numerous cost centres. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to deliver clear, actionable insights that directly shape business decisions at the highest levels.

Why this role?

Step into a high-impact finance role at the core of our corporate head office operations.

Support decision-making by delivering accurate, relevant insights to the EGM, CFO, and CIMIC Group Reporting.

Manage over 40 key reports monthly, and play a critical role in managing project revenue, WIP analysis, and contractor finances.

Streamline processes, enhance reporting quality, and improve collaboration across operational finance teams.

Key responsibilities

Manage consolidated monthly and quarterly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting using SAP and OneStream.

Lead consolidated project and WIH reporting, overhead reporting, profit loss statements, balance sheets, cashflow, and detailed variance analysis, including reconciliation and analysis.

Prepare and deliver financial insights for senior stakeholders and parent entities.

Lead and develop a high-performing team of 3, fostering collaboration and process efficiency.

Contribute to strategic business initiatives by delivering actionable insights and recommendations.

What we offer

Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement working from home 1-2 days per week.Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.Complimentary salary continuance insurance.Discounted Medibank health insurance.Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.Access our OneRewards Discount Program.

About you

Experience in a FPA Manager or similar role, with a background in infrastructure construction, engineering, or similar industry.

Expertise in project revenue recognition, contract types (design and construct, lump sum), subcontractor management, work in progress reporting, and billing profiles.

Advanced skills in SAP, OneStream, and Excel to generate forecasts, CAPEX analysis, detailed variance reports, and automate reports.

Skilled at translating data into clear, actionable insights, spotting trends, highlighting inefficiencies, and uncovering opportunities that drive real business outcomes.

Detail oriented ensuring reports are accurate, well-formatted and complete, and tailored to senior stakeholders and adept at streamlining processes, embedding efficiencies and delivering insights that often answer questions before they’re asked.

Join us to lead with precision, drive attention to detail, and inspire a culture of excellence across the team and organisation. Please include a cover letter with your application outlining your suitability for the role.

About Us

UGL is a respected of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services within various sectors including rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire.

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